Latest earthquakes near Magong, Penghu County today
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Recent Magong Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Magong. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Magong and elsewhere.
May 10, 2024 03:45PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Friday Afternoon.
May 10, 2024 09:35AM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
May 6, 2024 05:52PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Afternoon 0mi from Taiwan.
May 6, 2024 05:45PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:49AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Apr 27, 2024 02:21AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan) on Saturday Night.
Magong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1771 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magong, Penghu County in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 177 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Magong roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Magong in 2024. A total of 446 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Magong that year. The strongest had a 7.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Magong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Magong during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1578 | 89.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 174 | 9.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Magong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magong occurred on Apr 3, 2024 07:58 local time (Asia/Taipei timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 207 kilometers (129 mi) east of Magong, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Magong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 5, 1920 12:21, 242 kilometers (150 mi) east of Magong. It is the strongest earthquake near Magong in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Magong, Penghu County in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Magong.
Nearest earthquakes from Magong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Magong, Penghu County . You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Magong.
When was the last earthquake in Magong, Penghu County ?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Magong on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 22:46 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east-northeast of Magong at a depth of 28km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magong, Penghu County in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magong, Penghu County ?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Magong on the afternoon of June 5, 1920 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Taipei). The center of this earthquake was located 242km east of Magong at a depth of 20km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magong, Penghu County ?
In the past 10 years, 1771 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magong. This averages to 177 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
